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The future with 'Will' is used in a variety of situations discussing the future. Use the following forms with 'will'. Notice that 'will' or 'won't' is used for ALL subjects.
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Used for spontaneous decisions. Spontaneous decisions are decisions made AT the moment of speaking.
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Jack's hungry. I'll make her a sandwich. That's difficult! I'll help you with the problem.
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The concert will begin at 8 o'clock. When will the train leave? The class won't start next week.
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Will you marry me? I'll help you with your homework after class.
The future with 'going to' is used to speak about future intentions or plans made before the present moment. Use the following forms with 'going to'.
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ExamplesWe are going to study French next semester. Where are you going to stay in France? She isn't going to take a vacation this year.
Used for planned decisions. Planned decisions are decisions made BEFORE the moment of speaking.
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I'm going to study Languages at university next year. We're going to stay at the Hilton in New York next week.
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Watch out! You're going to hit that car! Look at those clouds. It's going to rain.
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I'm going to be a policeman when I grow up. Katherine is going to study English when she goes to University.